Planet Sport Football Africa

On this week’s show we hear from new CAF president Patrice Motsepe on how he wants African football to grow by being valued more in Africa. How can this be done, when many find European football more exciting? We also look at how English football grew with rebranding to the EPL

On this week’s show we look ahead to the final two rounds of 2021 AFCON qualifying. Hopes are high in the Comoros and the Gambia, with both countries targeting a first-ever Nations Cup qualification. And lots on the EPL, as Nigeria’s Kelechi Iheanacho is banging in the goals for Leicester.

On this week’s show we look at South Africa’s Patrice Motsepe becoming Caf president unopposed, plus the late cancellation of the Under-17 Afcon. Stuart asks what’s wrong with Liverpool, and why some players and clubs have stopped taking the knee before games.

On this week’s show we assess the Under-20 Afcon in Mauritania, with the final on Saturday. Cameroon has had three players who are sons of former national team players, including Samuel Eto’o. Also, with elections for a new CAF president nearing, we hear from one of the main contenders, South Africa’s Patrice Motsepe. And Stuart looks the Chinese Super League’s financial controversy.

On this week’s show we hear from Fifa president Gianni Infantino, who says that with elections for a new Caf president taking place next month, this is a crucial period for African football. Infantino says that with good leadership at Caf, the continent might do better at the next Fifa men’s and women’s World Cups and compete well against the big teams. Also we go to Cameroon and hear what the reaction is there to Indomitable Lions and Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana being given a one-year ban by Uefa after he failed an out-of-competition doping test. Plus Stuart’s assessment of how new Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel is doing so far.

On this week’s show we go to the Under-20 Afcon in Mauritania, the biggest sporting event ever held in the country, and there are two brand-new stadiums for the tournament. Also we investigate a hot issue – allegations of the weaponization of Covid-19 in African football. Some visiting teams have accused their opponents of arranging fake positive Covid-19 results to rule players out of action. And, was it fair for Uefa to give Cameroon and Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana a one-year ban after he failed an out-of-competition doping test, when he says it was a mistake. Plus Stuart with the EPL latest.

On this week’s show we assess the performance of African champions Al Ahly of Egypt, as they finished third at the Fifa Club World Cup in Qatar. Also we review the African Nations Championship in Cameroon, as Morocco won a second title, and lots on the EPL as Manchester City crushed Liverpool.

On this week’s show we go to Cameroon and catch up on the latest from the African Nations Championship as Morocco play Mali in Sunday’s final, and Cameroon fans are in shock after losing 4-0 to Morocco. And we look at the surprise return of Ahmad as Confederation of African Football president, and Manchester United’s stunning win over Southampton.

On this week’s show we go to Cameroon and catch up on the latest from the African Nations Championship, with the hosts playing two-time champions DR Congo in the quarter-finals. We also look ahead to the upcoming Fifa Club World Cup, with Al Ahly representing Africa at the tournament in Qatar. And as Chelsea part ways with Frank Lampard, we ask if young managers should be given more time and patience than those with more experience.

On this week’s show we catch up with the action at the 2020 African Nations Championship in Cameroon as the group stage continues. Also, we speak to Nigeria striker Henry Onyekuru, who is determined to get his career back on track after a disappointing time in France. Onyekuru signed for Everton but never played for them due to work permit issues, but he was focused on the EPL. Stuart explains the new work permit regulations for foreign players in the UK, and talks about the retirement of Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney.